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Nick, Nathan, and Caleb assemble for the mother of all emergency podcasts in order to react to the reports that Leo Messi has faxed in a request to leave FC Barcelona. The lads discuss the increasing friction between Barca and their greatest ever player, how this will effect the future of Ronald Koeman's position as manager, the instability of club president Josep Maria Bartomeo, along with the le...

Nathan, Caleb, and Nick give their immediate reactions to Bayern pipping PSG to their sixth UEFA Champions League title. The lads praise the Bavarians efficiency and creativity, especially star performer Joshua Kimmich. The lads also discuss Neymar and Mbappe's performances, and wonder what changes PSG manager Thomas Tuchel could've made to support his misfiring superstars. The boys then give thei...

Caleb, Nathan and Nick preview a savory Champions League final contest between Bayern Munich and PSG. The lads break down key tactical battles, including debating the merits of starting a semi-fit Marco Verrati, before pondering if another UCL failure impacts the future of an expensive PSG project and their star players. The boys then praise Sevilla for capturing their sixth Europa League title, o...

Caleb, Nathan, and Nick react to the immediate fallout stemming from FC Barcelona's era defining loss to Bayern, including the shocking reports that Lionel Messi could be looking to leave this summer. The lads also give their thoughts on who should replace Quique Setien at the coaching position, and ask what the Blaugrana can do to steady the ship in anticipation of a turbulent election year for t...

It's the second emergency podcast in three days and this one is truly a shocker. Nick and Caleb give their raw reactions to Barcelona's 8-2 execution at the hands of a balanced and ruthless Bayern Munich. The lads break down the Blaugrana's worst defeat since 1943, and examine the mistakes which have lead to a third (and worst) Champions League collapse in three years. The duo wonder if this was t...

Caleb, Nathan, and Nick assemble for an emergency pod to give their reactions to the first Champions League Quarter Final tie, in which a last gasp winner from former Stoke City striker, Eric Maxim Chupo-Moting, vanquished underdog heartthrobs Atalanta. The lads pick their jaws up from the floor in order to discuss whether the boys from Bergamo can ever replicate their European success, and sing a...

Caleb, Nathan, and Nick react to an extremely newsworthy weekend of Champions League football, beginning with Messi's magical performance which saw a resurgent Barcelona put a resilient Napoli to the sword. Can this more organized, & G.O.A.T-lead, Barca performance be a sign of things to come in their date against Bayern Munich? The lads also discuss Raphael Varane's no good, very bad day away at...

Caleb, Nathan, and Nick take care of some unfinished business as they preview the upcoming restart of the UEFA Champions League. They discuss just how much has changed in the context of the season since March and how that will impact the participating teams, before breaking down each of the continuing round of 16 ties. Are Manchester City motivated by vengeance? Will Real Madrid be able to cope wi...

Caleb, Nathan, and Nick roll out the red carpet and pop the champagne to help celebrate the end of the domestic soccer season in Europe. The lads hand out several awards such as player, manager, and signing of the season, while recognizing the campaign's biggest let-downs and comebacks. We marvel at our favorite golazos from this past year, and reminisce about the wacky, astonishing, and inspirati...

Nick and Caleb give their immediate impressions of Arsenal's comeback victory over Chelsea at Wembley which saw them clinch their fourteenth FA Cup trophy. The lads break down emerging superstar Christian Pulisic giving the Blues and early lead, and discuss how their abundance of injuries and reoccurring defensive mistakes helped the resilient Gooners get back into the match. The duo also express...

The lads react to the fallout from the final day of the 2019-20 Premier League Season, starting with Manchester United snatching Champions League football away from a poor post-restart Leicester City. The crew analyze exactly what went so wrong for Brendan Rodgers and The Foxes, before moving on to discuss Chelsea's vital win against a tepid Wolves side at Stamford Bridge. The boys then marvel at...

The three man booth returns as Caleb, Nathan, and Nick react to Pep Guardiola's slow transition into one of the villains of world football following his midweek tirade following Manchester City's CAS acquittal. The lads also debate whether or not the Spaniards tenure at the Citizens is growing stale following a dreadful performance in the FA Cup semi final against a resurgent Arsenal. The crew cel...

Caleb and Nick assemble for an emergency pod in order to give their reactions to the news that Manchester City have eluded their two year ban from UEFA competition for breaching financial fair play regulations. The duo express their disappointment in the Court of Arbitration of Sport's verdict, and discuss where the Citizens go from here. The pair also examine the effect this ruling will have on F...

The crew put on their detective hats in an attempt to try and make sense of the scandalous situation surrounding Wigan Athletic’s administration. Who is responsible? How will this effect the fans & players? Was suspicious gambling involved? The lads then cast their gaze over to the English capital in order to breakdown a few of the juicier stories heading into the North London Derby. Can Jose Mour...

The lads react to Liverpool's hungover performance away at the Etihad, examine what exactly went wrong for the new champions, and what went so right for Manchester City (lots of love for Phil Foden incoming). The boys then diagnose the issues plaguing Tottenham following their 3-1 defeat away at Sheffield United, and lend a hand to Jose Mourinho as they debate what "The Special One" can do to avoi...

In a special Sunday episode the lads cast their gaze away from the Premier League (...well almost), and examine the title races in both La Liga and Serie A. Caleb breaks down the systematic flaws that have plagued FC Barcelona in the wake of their disastrous draw in Vigo, and the crew try to make sense of the baffling business maneuvers the Blaugrana have made in player recruitment (including the...

Its a tender episode as Nick goes full fanatic while attempting to process Liverpool clinching their first Premier League title in thirty years. The lads break down the edge of your seat ride that was Manchester City's dethroning at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea, and what Pep Guardiola's side need to do in order to address the massive gap between themselves and their new Liverpudlian overlords....

Welcome to the first installment of Pod Taken Quickly, a short-form podcast dedicated to breaking down soccer news stories that are just too juicy to miss. In our first episode, the lads unpack a peculiar match in the Russian Premier League between PFC Sochi and FC Rostov that smells a bit fishy...and by fishy we mean a bit corrupt. Lopsided scorelines, questionable social media posts, and bad acc...

The lads begin this week by tackling Arsenal’s implosion at The Etihad. They break down Arteta’s tactics and poor squad selection plus they discuss what factors have lead to the Gunner’s being in full crisis mode on day one of project restart, capped off by a Angry Nathan rant for the ages. The rest of project restart gets put under the microscope as well, with the boys picking apart the Hawkeye d...

In their first official Spotify episode, the Corner Kick Crew give their predictions on how the Premier League will play out, as Project Restart nears an open. Nick, Nathan, and Caleb also dive into La Liga, and finish the episode with a deep discussion on race, player power, and using your voice for good.

Caleb, Nick and Nathan, broadcasting on a frigid Montréal evening, have returned to your ears to discuss the latest in soccer news and gossip. The lads open with a breakdown of the Champions League quarter final draw, leading to a classic Corner Kick throw down as to why Ajax might upset Juventus. The boys then delve into the crisis involving Chelsea, and Sarri, and how they might go about fixing...

Caleb, Nick, and Nathan take an in-depth look at each team's transfer business in anticipation for the 2018/19 Premier League Season! Have Manchester City done enough to retain their crown? What do the lads think of Mourinho, Sarri, and Klopp's ins and outs? And there's a Portuguese revolution happening in...Wolverhampton? An essential listen for anyone yearning for an early fix of Premier League...

In this week's episode, we break down Croatia's dramatic win over England, discuss why football didn't end up coming home, and analyze why France are the favorites for Sunday's final. We also explore the blockbuster transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid to Juventus.

Caleb Rhodes and Nick Govindan break down all the latest results and narratives from the World Cup group stage so far! The dynamic duo marvel at Mexico's lethal counterattack, examine the impact of VAR, and ponder where it has all gone wrong for a wounded Leo Messi and Argentina. They also discuss fierce new contenders Croatia, and debate the players who have impressed and those who have fizzled i...

Nathan, Caleb, and Nick break down the World Cup group by group and provide their best guesses as to who will win, who will lose, and who some of the breakout players might be this summer. They also recap some of the latest club football news including two, fleeing Frenchmen and CR7's future.